Spain booked their place in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a convincing 3-0 win over Austria in Los Angeles, delivering one of their most controlled performances of the knockout stage.

La Roja entered the Round of 32 with pressure on their shoulders, but they handled the occasion with confidence. Spain dominated possession, moved the ball with patience, and waited for the right moments to break down an Austria side that worked hard but struggled to create enough danger in the final third.

The breakthrough came in the 36th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal put Spain ahead. His goal gave Spain control before half-time and forced Austria to open up after the break. At 1-0, the match was still alive, but Spain looked calm and comfortable, managing the rhythm and limiting Austria’s response.

Austria made changes in the second half to try to change the direction of the game, but Spain continued to look sharper. In the 66th minute, Pedro Porro doubled the lead and gave La Roja a strong grip on the match. From that point, Austria needed something special to get back into the contest.

Spain finished the job late in the game when Oyarzabal scored again in the 89th minute, completing his double and sealing a 3-0 victory. It was a strong individual performance from the Spanish forward and an important statement from a team that looks ready for the deeper stages of the tournament.

For Austria, the defeat brings their World Cup 2026 journey to an end. They showed organisation and effort, but Spain’s quality in possession and finishing power proved too much on the night.

The match was played at Los Angeles Stadium in front of 70,492 fans, with Glenn Nyberg as referee. Spain now move into the Round of 16 with momentum, confidence, and another clean sheet to build on.